Raiders fall to Denver, skid hits 6

December 6, 2012 11:05 PM

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Peyton Manning throws under pressure in the second quarter for a completion to Andre Caldwell. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Peyton Manning throws under pressure in the second quarter for a completion to Andre Caldwell. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

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Von Miller, right, puts a little pressure on Carson Palmer in the fthird quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Von Miller, right, puts a little pressure on Carson Palmer in the fthird quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Rod Streater catches a pass past Denver's Rahim Moore for a 58-yard gain in the first quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Rod Streater catches a pass past Denver's Rahim Moore for a 58-yard gain in the first quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Knowshon Moreno of the Broncos carries the ball in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Knowshon Moreno of the Broncos carries the ball in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

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The Raiderettes perform during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the Raiders game against the Broncos on Thursday. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. less

The Raiderettes perform during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the Raiders game against the Broncos on Thursday. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on ... more

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Trindon Holliday muffs a punt return in the first quarter as he is hit by Mike Mitchell, but the Broncos were able to recover the ball. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. less

Trindon Holliday muffs a punt return in the first quarter as he is hit by Mike Mitchell, but the Broncos were able to recover the ball. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, ... more

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Mike Mitchell (34) sacks Peyton Manning in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Mike Mitchell (34) sacks Peyton Manning in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Darren McFadden returned to action against the Broncos and scored on a six yard run in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. less

Darren McFadden returned to action against the Broncos and scored on a six yard run in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, ... more

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Darren McFadden returned to action against the Broncos and scored on a six yard run in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. less

Darren McFadden returned to action against the Broncos and scored on a six yard run in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, ... more

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Phillip Adam rolls into the end zone after intercepting a pass from Peyton Manning intended for Matthew Willis in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. less

Phillip Adam rolls into the end zone after intercepting a pass from Peyton Manning intended for Matthew Willis in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, ... more

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Champ Bailey intercepts a first quarter pass from Carson Palmer intended for Brandon Myers in the red zone. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. less

Champ Bailey intercepts a first quarter pass from Carson Palmer intended for Brandon Myers in the red zone. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, ... more

Peyton Manning reacts as the pocket collapses in the second quarter. He was sacked on the play. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Peyton Manning reacts as the pocket collapses in the second quarter. He was sacked on the play. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

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Dennis Allen returned to coach the Raiders after the death of his father earlier this week. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Dennis Allen returned to coach the Raiders after the death of his father earlier this week. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

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Rod Streater, left, is congratulated on his reception for a 58-yard gain in the first quarter by Darrius Heyward-Bey, center. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. less

Rod Streater, left, is congratulated on his reception for a 58-yard gain in the first quarter by Darrius Heyward-Bey, center. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., ... more

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Lamarr Houston sacks Peyton Manning in the first quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Lamarr Houston sacks Peyton Manning in the first quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Dennis Allen, Raiders head coach, looks up at the game clock in the final minutes. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Dennis Allen, Raiders head coach, looks up at the game clock in the final minutes. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

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Raiders fans watch in the final minutes of the game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Raiders fans watch in the final minutes of the game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

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A Raiders fan brought his child to the game and held him up in the fourth quarter of play during a timeout. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. less

A Raiders fan brought his child to the game and held him up in the fourth quarter of play during a timeout. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, ... more

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Phillip Adams rolls into the end zone after intercepting a pass from Peyton Manning intended for Matthew Willis in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. less

Phillip Adams rolls into the end zone after intercepting a pass from Peyton Manning intended for Matthew Willis in the second quarter. The Oakland Raiders played the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, ... more

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